Good morning, Spokane Valley.

Red Cross operates multiple shelters amid flooding in Spokane while local emergency crews, including 12 firefighters from the Spokane Fire Department, help with water rescues in Snohomish County today.

Shelter locations will change as river levels fluctuate and families need assistance.

BrrrZaar, Terrain’s winter market, will take place at Riverpark Square featuring over 80 local makers offering gifts under $100 and live music from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.—the event will showcase vibrant art by James Frye at the Kress Gallery and creative leather goods by Sarita Morgan.

Golfers face higher fees next season as Spokane County commissioners approved raising rounds from $48 to $52 and season passes from $2,400 to $2,800 while the city weighs a $5 fee increase for pre-booked rounds from $56 to $80 — a step to meet rising operation costs.

Research from Eastern Washington University shows that Spokane County's median household income rose to over $86,000 in 2024—surpassing the national median—after a $16,000 jump from 2023 that left economists puzzled about whether increased worker earnings or transfer payments drove the change.

A WSU study finds that next-year fee increases will cause thicker plastic bags to add more waste even as shoppers use fewer bags at local stores.

State agencies say more data is needed to decide if the law, which delayed a bag-thickness change to 2028, will lower plastic pollution.

A study that tracked over 8,300 children found that social media use gradually reduced kids' ability to concentrate from ages 9 to 13.

Researchers noted that time on TV and video games showed no similar effect and warn parents local children may be at increased risk for ADHD.

This winter season, 15 of 17 Greater Spokane League schools will hold dual meets for full girls wrestling teams under a new rule that separates girls and boys, giving senior wrestlers like Cheney’s Jalisca Holmgren a chance to compete as a team—boosting exposure and success for local athletes.

The Greater Spokane League winter schedule features basketball & wrestling games with key contests on Dec.

16 at G-Prep, Dec. 18 at the Arena, and the Eagle Holiday Classic starting Dec. 27. League play resumes in January with the Glowdown Showdown on Jan. 29 at Mt. Spokane.

West Valley junior Nathan Zettle, who earned MVP honors in football, now shifts focus to basketball as he leads his school team this season.

His coach said the youthful team, mainly underclassmen, is expected to compete strongly in the league (2025-26 season).

The Greater Spokane League boys basketball season preview shows changes and returning players as teams gear up for the 2025-26 winter season.

Coaches highlight adjustments for squads like Central Valley, Cheney and West Valley as they prepare for competitive play.

Mead senior Addison Morrison has shined with all-league honors and committed to the University of Idaho as she prepares for her final season with the Panthers in the competitive GSL.

Her strong play echoes her father Adam Morrison's legacy as she aims to lead the team forward this season.

Senior Jaden Ghoreishi, a 6-foot-9 MVP who recently committed to Colorado State, has built muscle and taken on a leadership role to guide Mt. Spokane in a challenging season that includes tough GSL matchups against rivals like Gonzaga Prep and Mead.

Mead Panthers seniors Kaysic Lundquist and junior Trandyn Lundquist fuel a determined rivalry as they prepare for the upcoming season — Kaysic, a two-time state champion with over 100 wins, will wrestle at 138 pounds while Trandyn will compete at 144.